Re: LF: 472kHz Band QRSS

[Roger Lapthorn <rogerlapthorn@gmail.com>]

Just tell me where to operate CW, QRSS, WSPR and JT9 etc and I will willingly follow any gentleman's agreement or more formal plan.

Personally I think a "light touch" outline bandplan IS now needed. No rules, just a sensible way of organising that will maximise everyone's enjoyment of their chosen modes with minimal interference to other amateurs and to NDBs. People do not have to rigidly follow it, but it would benefit all if we did.

73s

Roger G3XBM

On 5 January 2013 14:04, Chris <c.ashby435@btinternet.com> wrote:

Who started the trend to have QRSS in the middle of the 'new' band? There are two extremely strong signals there now as I write this. I would have thought any mode that requires long plain carriers would be better suited to near the band edges.

Three German operators suggested a band plan during late September, in which QRSS was near the bottom of the band. As far as I remember this plan was met with some hostility.

It has been suggested that people will not stick to a band plan. I find this hard to believe, particularly in respect of QRSS, if they want their signals to be found.

Another problem I would suggest, is just how many know how to measure/calculate their EIRP? I have noticed several contributors to this reflector refer to ERP.

Food for thought?

Vy 73,

Chris, G4AYT.

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